Citation:
Hamilton, V. (2003). Bruh rabbit and the tar baby girl. New York, NY: The Blue Sky Press.
Summary:
Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl by Virginia Hamilton is one of hundreds of versions of this folk-tale. What is special about this version is that it was collected from one of the Sea Islands right here in South Carolina and recorded with original Gullah words and dialect. In this tale, Brer Wolf tries to outsmart Brer Rabbit - He decides to catch his prey by creating a fake rabbit out of tar so that when Brer Rabbit touches the tar, he gets stuck. However, as it always happens, Brer Rabbit finds a way to come out on top in the end, symbolizing the cleverness and deterimation of slaves in the Plantation Era.
Lesson/Activity:
SC State Standards:
Hamilton, V. (2003). Bruh rabbit and the tar baby girl. New York, NY: The Blue Sky Press.
Summary:
Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl by Virginia Hamilton is one of hundreds of versions of this folk-tale. What is special about this version is that it was collected from one of the Sea Islands right here in South Carolina and recorded with original Gullah words and dialect. In this tale, Brer Wolf tries to outsmart Brer Rabbit - He decides to catch his prey by creating a fake rabbit out of tar so that when Brer Rabbit touches the tar, he gets stuck. However, as it always happens, Brer Rabbit finds a way to come out on top in the end, symbolizing the cleverness and deterimation of slaves in the Plantation Era.
Lesson/Activity:
SC State Standards:
Social Studies Standard 2-1 - The student will demonstrate an understanding of cultural contributions made by people from the various regions of the United States.
Social Studies Indicator 2- 1.4 - Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry. (G, H)
ELA Standard 2-5 - The student will write for a variety of purposes and audiences.
ELA Indicator 2-5.3 -Create written pieces that describe objects, people, places, or events and that use words that appeal to the senses.
Lesson Objectives:
The student will write a short paragraph using descriptive words in response to the story by Virginia Hamilton.
Materials:
1. Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl by Virginia Hamilton
2. Pencils
3. Crayons/Markers
4. Lined paper
Procedures:
1. After reading Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl, TTW ask the class to describe the way a rabbit looks. TTW record the observations on the board (students will come up with answers like small, big floppy ears, tail).
2. TTW then ask the students to describe the personality of the rabbit in the story. TTW record these observations on the board.
3. TTW tell the students that the words on the board are all descriptions of Brer Rabbit. Descriptions in writing make writing interesting and helps readers to understand the story and the character better.
4. TTW ask each student to do the same excercise for the Brer Wolf. TTW write the characteristics of the Brer Wolf on the board.
5. TTW ask the students to pick either Brer Rabbit or Brer Wolf and write a story about the character. They should include some of the descriptions on the board to create their story.
6. The students will illustrate the story after writing.
Social Studies Indicator 2- 1.4 - Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry. (G, H)
ELA Standard 2-5 - The student will write for a variety of purposes and audiences.
ELA Indicator 2-5.3 -Create written pieces that describe objects, people, places, or events and that use words that appeal to the senses.
Lesson Objectives:
The student will write a short paragraph using descriptive words in response to the story by Virginia Hamilton.
Materials:
1. Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl by Virginia Hamilton
2. Pencils
3. Crayons/Markers
4. Lined paper
Procedures:
1. After reading Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl, TTW ask the class to describe the way a rabbit looks. TTW record the observations on the board (students will come up with answers like small, big floppy ears, tail).
2. TTW then ask the students to describe the personality of the rabbit in the story. TTW record these observations on the board.
3. TTW tell the students that the words on the board are all descriptions of Brer Rabbit. Descriptions in writing make writing interesting and helps readers to understand the story and the character better.
4. TTW ask each student to do the same excercise for the Brer Wolf. TTW write the characteristics of the Brer Wolf on the board.
5. TTW ask the students to pick either Brer Rabbit or Brer Wolf and write a story about the character. They should include some of the descriptions on the board to create their story.
6. The students will illustrate the story after writing.
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